Participants in guided tours from 12 years of age are required to wear a face mask.

Augusta Raurica in a nutshell

Setting off from the big bronze model of the town, you will discover everything on this introductory tour which is worth knowing about the public life of a Roman town. You will see round the Roman house, with its authentic furnishings and fittings, admire the largest silver treasure of Roman antiquity and be transported back in time, for a moment, to join the Roman audience at a thrilling spectacle being performed in the imposing theatre

Duration: 1 hour
Languages: German, French, English, Italian, Spanish
Dates: Throughout the whole year, on request
Size of group: 20 people max.
Meeting point: Town model in front of the theatre
Cost: Guided tour CHF 230.– by credit card in advance + Entrance to the museum CHF 8.– per person
(CHF 6.– per person for groups larger than 10 people), 
express surcharge CHF 50.–

Booking: Must be booked until at least 10 working days prior to the required date of event through our customer service, Tel. +41 (0)61 552 22 22 or mail@augusta-raurica.ch or through Basel Tourismus, Tel. +41 (0)61 268 68 32, Fax +41 (0)61 268 68 75 or guidedtours@basel.com.

Augusta Raurica is founded

The starting point is the big bronze model in front of the theatre. On an extensive journey of discovery through what was once the centre of August Raurica, you will stroll through the Roman House, with its authentic furniture and fittings, discover the largest silver hoard of Roman antiquity in the museum, learn more about “bread and circuses” in the mighty theatre and get some insights into the public life of a Roman provincial town in the curia, the Roman town hall.

Duration: 1,5 hours
Languages: German, French, English, Italian, Spanish
Dates: Throughout the whole year on request
Size of group: 20 people max.
Meeting pint: town model in front of the theatre
Cost: Guided tour CHF 280.– by credit card in advance + Entrance to the museum CHF 8.– per person
(CHF 6.– per Person for groups larger than 10 people), 
express surcharge CHF 50.–

Booking: Must be booked until at least 10 working days prior to the required date of event through our customer service, Tel. +41 (0)61 552 22 22 or mail@augusta-raurica.ch or through Basel Tourismus,
Tel. +41 (0)61 268 68 32, Fax +41 (0)61 268 68 75 or guidedtours@basel.com

Augusta Raurica exclusive

Late opening of the Roman House and Museum for specially booked tours – perhaps with a Roman aperitif (booked separately).

Late opening: 17.00 –19.00
Extra charge: CHF 300 per group. After 18.00 we have to make a further extra charge of CHF 40 for the tour.

Booking: Must be booked until at least 10 working days prior to the required date of event through our customer service, Tel. +41 (0)61 552 22 22 or mail@augusta-raurica.ch

Wearing a mask within the museum is mandatory for people over the age of 12.